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Mothercare

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Mothercare plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading retailer in the parenting and childcare industry, specialising in products for expectant parents, babies, and young children. Founded in 1961, the company has established itself as a trusted name, known for its extensive range of high-quality clothing, nursery furniture, and essential baby care items. With a strong presence in the UK and various international markets, Mothercare has achieved significant milestones, including a successful rebranding and a focus on online retail. The brand is recognised for its commitment to safety and innovation, offering unique products that cater to the needs of modern families. As a prominent player in the sector, Mothercare continues to uphold its reputation for excellence, making it a go-to destination for parents seeking reliable and stylish solutions for their children.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Mothercare's score of 25 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mothercare's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Mothercare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant reduction from 2021, when emissions were about 393,000 kg CO2e. The data for 2020 indicates that Mothercare's emissions were considerably higher at approximately 4,243,000 kg CO2e, with 1,531,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,712,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2019, emissions peaked at around 9,514,000 kg CO2e, with 3,135,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,379,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these reductions, Mothercare has not disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company has not provided detailed emissions data for 2018 and earlier years, nor has it reported on Scope 3 emissions. Mothercare's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are sourced directly from Mothercare plc. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices, although specific initiatives or future targets have not been outlined.

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20192020
Scope 1
3,135,000
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Scope 2
6,379,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mothercare's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Mothercare is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Mothercare is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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